Chen Mo could guess why Tivan was saying all this. He merely wanted to use Asgard to draw closer to them.
Tivan had dealings with both Asgard and Thanos, which was enough to show that he was an adept social operator, moving among the major powers and using the resources and channels at his disposal to profit.
Chen Mo's ruthless destruction of the Chitauri and the Dark Elves had clearly frightened him, so he deliberately tried to ingratiate himself while invoking his connection to Asgard.
Chen Mo merely glanced at him and ignored him. Seeing this, Gamora spoke bluntly.
"Skip the formalities, Tivan. We have what you want!"
Tivan was not angered when Chen Mo ignored him. Instead, he could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He had never expected his slight connection with Asgard to make Chen Mo particularly friendly toward him. Chen Mo's attitude might be cold now, but at least he did not seem intent on attacking him. That was enough for Tivan.
What he did not know was that although Chen Mo did not intend to make a move, that did not mean Star-Lord would not!
Ever since Tivan had kissed Gamora's hand, Star-Lord had been looking at him with obvious hostility. He was already planning to not only rob him of every last cent later, but also teach him a vicious lesson!
Once he sensed that Chen Mo would not attack him, the relaxed Tivan turned his attention to Groot behind them.
"What is that thing over there?"
Groot answered.
"I am Groot!"
After confirming his own safety, Tivan's collector's obsession flared up again. He immediately walked over to Groot, continuously examining his tree-like body from top to bottom as he exclaimed.
"I never thought I'd encounter a 'Groot.' Sir, please sell me